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VG247.comTue, 31 Mar 2015 17:59:58 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1The glasses come off: 3DS launches in the UShttp://www.vg247.com/2011/03/26/us-gears-up-for-launch-of-3ds-in-new-york-other-locations-across-the-country/
http://www.vg247.com/2011/03/26/us-gears-up-for-launch-of-3ds-in-new-york-other-locations-across-the-country/#commentsSat, 26 Mar 2011 23:44:00 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=158968Nintendo 3DS has launched in America, with a Best Buy in New York being the focal point of the machine’s release following a European ship earlier in the week.

3DS at a glance

Plays most DS and DSi games.

SD Memory slot and 2GB SD card can store and transfer data.

StreetPass talks with other 3DS devices nearby.

SpotPass connects to Wi-Fi hotspots or wireless internet.

Take 3D pictures with the built-in 3D camera.

Allows you to superimpose images with six Augmented-Reality (AR) cards.

The $250 handheld is the first three-dimensional device of its kind to not require those pesky, plastic glasses, and people were able to try it for themselves through demo kiosks at the launch store.

Isaiah-Triforce Johnson – gotta love that name – was the first customer in line at the Best Buy location, having been there since Monday. The professional gamer from Brooklyn told the New York Post: “Nintendo always makes great innovative systems and games. I want to be able to experience that innovation that Nintendo makes.”

Other Best Buy stores around the country opened at midnight to sell the device. Here’s a list.

GameStop getting in on the action

GameStops across the US also opened early so Nintendo fans can get their hands on 3DS as soon as possible.

The retailer hosted events at more than 3,000 of its US stores with midnight launches and product demos.

More than 800 stores nationwide opened doors at 12.01am, and 2,400 other stores opened an hour early to sell the handheld.

3DS package contents

3DS pre-loaded with built-in games, applications and features.

SD memory slot with 2GB SD card.

Built-in camera for taking 3D pictures.

Telescoping stylus stored in the unit itself.

Six Augmented Reality (AR) Cards

Customers who trade in used Nintendo DS Lite, DSi or DSi XL systems will receive a $50-100 credit toward the purchase of 3DS system. See stores for more details. You can also click here to find stores near you.

Accessories surface

Lots of different accessories are already available for 3DS, with Power A and PDP recently revealing some Nintendo-licensed cases, chargers and cleaning kits.

If you’d like to find out which titles are worth the $39.99, you can check out what UK and Europe thinks of the offerings through our reviews round-up here.

Reviews for 3DS hardware are included in that link as well. Despite a few complaints, it seems to be getting decent reviews. So are the games. So far the Metacritic rating for SSFIV 3D is 84, PilotWings Resort is 71, and Ridge Racer 3D is 78.